Artist Statement

Exploring Inner Landscapes Through Art

My art is a map of the inner landscape, charted through the external terrains of Malaysia. The rhythmic waves of paddy fields, the silent, breathing architecture of corals, and the enduring solitude of mountains—these are not merely subjects I paint. They are my companions in a deep, meditative inquiry into the nature of peace, healing, and the human spirit. This path is a deliberate one. To be an artist and art therapist, instead of a lawyer, is to choose a life dedicated to the economy of the soul. I have chosen to invest my life in creating portals to healing and understanding, both on the canvas and in the therapeutic space as an art therapist.

My process is a form of visual alchemy. I translate the anxieties and quiet joys of the human experience—the very currents I navigate as a single woman and artist building a life of meaning—into universal landscapes. The paddy field becomes a meditation on order, growth and abundance; the coral, a testament to the fragile, beautiful structures of the subconscious mind; the mountain, a symbol of strength and resilience and an aspiration toward spiritual clarity. In this way, the personal struggle for stability is transmuted into a shared exploration of our inner worlds.

I believe that art is a vital counterbalance to a world obsessed with material metrics. My work stands as a quiet argument for a different value system—one where a painting is not a commodity, but a site for restoration; where the artist is not a producer, but a keeper of spiritual and psychological equilibrium. I paint to offer a moment of stillness, a mirror for the psyche, and a testament to the profound courage it takes to build a life around beauty and depth.